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Terms of Use

Use of Content from
this Website

The Blairstown Museum (the “Museum”) provides the
content on this website (www.blairstownmuseum.com), other Museum websites, and
third-party sites on which it maintains a presence in support of its mission
for the “exhibition and promotion of the unique history and heritage of
the Township of Blairstown.” The Museum invites visitors to use its online
content for personal, educational and other non-commercial purposes. By using
the Museum’s Websites and Social Media Accounts, you accept and agree to abide
by the following terms.

Intellectual
Property Rights in Content

The Museum is the owner of the compilation of content that is posted on the Museum’s Websites and Social Media Accounts, which consists of text, images, audio, video, databases, design, codes and software (“Content”). However, the Museum does not necessarily own each component of the compilation. The Content that the Museum makes available on the Museum’s Websites and Social Media Accounts may be owned by the Museum, owned by others and used with their permission (such as user-generated content), or used in accordance with applicable law. Some Content is in the public domain and some Content is protected by third party rights, such as copyright, trademark, rights of publicity, privacy, and contractual restrictions.

Museum Content is identified as having “no known copyright restrictions” when the Museum is unaware of any copyright restrictions on its use. This may mean that: (1) a copyright existed at one time but was not renewed, or the copyright may have expired, or the owner may have intentionally placed the Content into the public domain; or (2) the Content was never eligible for copyright protection because it was created by a staff member of the Blairstown Museum as part of his or her official duties, or (3) there are no copyright markings or other indications on the Content to indicate that it was copyrighted or otherwise restricted; or (4) Museum records do not indicate any evidence of copyright restrictions. These facts do not necessarily mean that the Content is in the public domain, but rather indicate that no evidence has been found to show that copyright restrictions apply.

The Museum endeavors to provide information that it possesses about the copyright status of the Content and to identify any other terms and conditions that may apply to use of the Content (such as trademark, rights of privacy or publicity, donor restrictions, etc.); however, the Museum can offer no guarantee or assurance that all pertinent information is provided or that the information is correct in each circumstance. It is your responsibility to determine what permission(s) you need in order to use the Content and, if necessary, to obtain such permission. If you have specific questions or information about Content on the Museum’s Websites and Social Media Accounts, please contact the appropriate museum or program that is associated with the Content.

Permitted Uses

The Museum welcomes you to make fair use of the Content as defined by copyright law. Information on United States copyright fair use law is available from the United States Copyright Office: https://www.copyright.gov/fair-use/ Please note that you are responsible for determining whether your use is fair and for responding to any claims that may arise from your use.

In addition, the Museum allows personal, educational, and other non-commercial uses of the Content on the following terms:

You must cite the author and source of the Content as you
would material from any printed work.

You must also cite and link to, when possible, the
Museum’s Websites and Social Media Accounts as the source of the Content.

You may not remove any copyright, trademark, or other
proprietary notices including attribution information, credits, and notices,
that are placed in or near the text, images, or data.

You must comply with all terms or restrictions other than
copyright (such as trademark, publicity and privacy rights, or contractual
restrictions) as may be specified in the metadata or as may otherwise apply to
the Content.

Unauthorized Uses
Require Prior Written Permission

You may not use the Content for commercial purposes. This means that you may not sell the Content or sell materials, products or services that use and incorporate the Content, nor may you use the Content to promote or advertise products or services. If you wish to use the Content for any purpose beyond the permitted uses, such as a commercial use or publication (except as may be permitted by fair use under the copyright law), you must obtain prior written permission from the Museum (or other owner of the Content as applicable).

Send your permission request or other inquiries, including requests for higher quality formats, including high resolution digital images, to the museum or program that is associated with the Content you wish to use. Contact information for each museum and program are listed on the Rights, Restrictions and Security Contacts page of this website.

If you are uncertain about what office to contact or are seeking permission to include the Content in a commercial product or other item of consumer merchandise, please contact the Museum, blairstownmuseum@gmail.com. If you are seeking to use the Content in a film or video product, or for general assistance with filming requests, please contact blairstownmuseum@gmail.com.

Trademarks

Many of the names, titles, trademarks, service marks, and logos
that appear on the Museum’s Websites and Social Media Accounts are registered
or common law (unregistered) marks of the Museum. With the exception of fair
use, you may not use the Museum’s trademarks without prior written permission.

Trademarks of third parties may also appear on the Museum’s Websites and Social
Media Accounts from time to time. You agree that nothing on the Museum’s
Websites and Social Media Accounts shall be construed as granting any license
to use any Trademark displayed on the Museum’s Websites and Social Media
Accounts without the express written permission of the owner of the trademark.

Interactive Features
and User-Generated Content

The Museum provides certain interactive features, such as blogs
and posts, for the exchange of ideas and information by visitors in furtherance
of its mission. Accordingly, the Museum encourages you to interact with the
Museum’s Websites and Social Media Accounts, subject to the following
conditions:

You are solely responsible for the content that you
submit.

By posting content, you are giving the Museum and those
authorized by the Museum permission to use it for any educational, promotional
or other standard museum purpose.

You will not post any content that is off-topic,
partisan-political, contains personal attacks or expletives, or is otherwise
abusive, threatening, unlawful, harassing, discriminatory, libelous, obscene,
false, pornographic, or that infringes on the rights of any third party.

You will only post content that is yours or for which you
have received permission from the person or entity that owns the content and
the related intellectual property rights.

You will not insert your own or a third party’s
advertising or promotional content into your posting.

You understand that the Museum may monitor or review
discussions, chats, postings, transmissions, bulletin boards or any other
postings from time to time.

You understand that the Museum assumes no responsibility
or liability arising from the posting of your content or for any error,
defamation, libel, omission, obscenity, danger or inaccuracy contained in any
posted information or from any failure or delay in removing such content.

You will not introduce any software viruses, worms or
other programs designed to damage software, hardware or telecommunications
equipment.

You agree that you will not collect information about the
users of Museum’s Websites and Social Media Accounts or use such information
for any purpose.

You are not under the age of 13.

The Museum reserves the right to monitor content or information
provided by website visitors in its sole discretion, to edit or remove any
content that, in the Museum’s judgment, does not comply with the foregoing
rules. The Museum is not responsible for any user-generated content that is
posted on the Museum’s Websites and Social Media Accounts or for any failure or
delay in removing such content.

Copyright Complaints

If you have any complaints or objections to Content posted on the Museum’s Websites and Social Media Accounts because it was not properly credited or it was posted without permission and you are the copyright owner, please contact the museum, https://blairstownmuseum.com/contact/ with your contact information and a link to the relevant Content.

Links to Third Party
Sites

The Museum may link to third party sites which are not under the
control of the Museum. These links are provided as a convenience and for
informational purposes only, and they do not indicate the Museum’s endorsement,
sponsorship of, or affiliation with the third party or content of the linked
website, including any advertisements that may be posted. The Museum has no
control over, makes no representation or warranty and bears no responsibility
for the accuracy, legality or content of the externally linked sites.

Links FROM Third
Party Sites

Linking is an important feature that facilitates searching and
making connections among websites. If you link to the Museum’s Websites and
Social Media Accounts, you agree to present the link in a manner that does not
give the impression that the Museum endorses, whether expressly or implicitly,
any products, services or opinions provided on your website and that the link
contain a clearly written notice that the user is leaving your website and
accessing another.

Disclaimer

The Content is provided “as is” without a warranty of
any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied
warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular use, and/or
non-infringement. The Museum shall not be responsible or liable for any damage
that may occur due to your use of the Museum’s Websites and Social Media
Accounts or downloading any Content from the Museum’s Websites and Social Media
Accounts.

Reservation of
Rights

The Museum reserves the right to change these Terms of Use from
time to time without notice; changes shall be effective upon posting. Please
check back regularly for updates. Failure of the Museum to enforce any of these
terms shall not constitute a waiver of such terms.

Warranty and
Indemnity

By using the Museum’s Websites and Social Media Accounts, you
represent and warrant that your use will be consistent with these Terms of Use,
including fair use. You agree to indemnify, defend and hold the Museum harmless
from all claims, causes of action, allegations, costs, expenses, fees
(including reasonable attorneys’ fees), judgments, liabilities, losses, and
damages arising from or relating to your use of the Museum’s Websites and
Social Media Accounts.

Applicable Law and
Jurisdiction

These Terms of Use and any amendments or revisions shall be
governed by applicable federal law and the laws of the State of New Jersey,
without regard to its conflict of laws principles. Any case, controversy, suit,
action, or proceeding arising out of, in connection with, or related to these
Terms of Use shall be brought in the appropriate federal court.

Privacy

By using the Museum’s Websites and Social Media Accounts, you agree that the Museum may collect, use and disclose information that you provide as described in the Privacy Policy, at https://blairstownmuseum.com/privacy-policy/.

Frequently Asked
Questions and Answers

MAY
I PUT MUSEUM CONTENT ON MY PERSONAL WEBSITE, BLOG OR MY FACEBOOK® (OR OTHER
SOCIAL NETWORKING) PAGE?

Yes, so long as you:

Identify the author and source of the Content;

Do not remove any copyright, trademark, or other notices
that are placed in or near the Content you use;

Do not use the Content to promote, advertise, or sell your
own products or services or for any other commercial or unauthorized purpose;
and

Comply with any other terms or restrictions that may be
applicable to the Content.

IS
IT AN UNAUTHORIZED USE IF THE HOST OF MY WEBSITE OR BLOG ADDS ADVERTISING TO MY
WEBSITE OR BLOG?

If that is the only commercial aspect of your website or blog,
you may post the Content on that site consistent with these Terms of Use.

I
LOVE THE MUSEUM SUNBURST LOGO! MAY I USE IT ON MY WEBSITE?

No. You may not use the Museum logo or other trademarks without
the Museum’s prior written permission.

BUT
WHAT IF I WANT USE THE MUSEUM LOGO AS A LINK TO THE MUSEUM WEBSITE?

Even so, you need the Museum’s prior written permission to use
its logo or other trademarks for any purpose (other than fair use as defined by
trademark law). For linking, please use a text link, not the logo.

MAY
I USE MUSEUM CONTENT ON T-SHIRTS THAT I PLAN TO SELL?

No, this would be a commercial use. If you wish to make a commercial use, you must obtain prior written permission. Contact: blairstownmuseum@gmail.com for more information.

IF I FIND MUSEUM CONTENT ON A WEBSITE SUCH AS THE FLICKR
COMMONS AND THE CONTENT IS DESCRIBED AS HAVING “NO KNOWN COPYRIGHT
RESTRICTION,” HOW MAY I USE THE CONTENT?

The phrase “no known copyright restriction” means that
the Museum has determined, to the best of its ability based on available
information, that the Content is unlikely to be protected by copyright
interests and, in all likelihood, is in the public domain. However, copyright
is often difficult to determine with certainty, so the phrase is intended to
say that the Museum is unaware of any copyright restriction, but such
restrictions may still exist. In addition, even if the Content is unrestricted
from a copyright standpoint, there may be other considerations that would limit
your use, such as rights of privacy or publicity of the individuals featured in
the images, or contractual restrictions. For these reasons, the Museum makes
its content available for personal and non-commercial educational uses
consistent with the principles of fair use. If you decide to use the Content
for commercial or other purposes without undertaking to clear all rights, you
will be responsible if someone else owns the rights and the owner objects to
your use.

HOW MAY I USE MUSEUM CONTENT IN MY RESEARCH PAPER OR
OTHER CLASS WORK?

You may quote, describe, or include a copy of Museum Content so
long as you:

Identify the author and source of the Content as you would
material from any printed work;

Identify the relevant Museum’s Website and Social Media
Account as the source of the Content;

Do not remove any copyright, trademark, or other
proprietary notices including attribution information, credits, or notices that
are placed in or near the text, images, or data that you use; and

Comply with any other terms or restrictions that may be
applicable to the Content.

HOW MAY I USE MUSEUM CONTENT IN MY LECTURES/LESSON PLANS?

There are many opportunities to include Museum Content in your teaching. Please contact blairstownmuseum@gmail.com for more information. In addition to the foregoing, the Museum invites you to make educational or fair use of its Content so long as you:

Identify the author and source of the Content as you would
material from any printed work;

Identify the relevant Museum’s Website and Social Media
Account as the source of the Content;

Do not remove any copyright, trademark, or other
proprietary notices including attribution information, credits, or notices that
are placed in or near the text, images, or data;

Do not use the Content to promote, advertise, or sell your
own products or services or for any other commercial or unauthorized purpose;
and

Comply with any other terms or restrictions that may be
applicable to the Content.

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Our Mission

Founded in 2015, our mission is to acquire, research, preserve, exhibit, and promote the unique history and heritage of the Township of Blairstown for the benefit of residents and visitors.

As the only general history and cultural IRS Certified 501(c)(3), all-volunteer, non-profit museum in the township, our artifacts illustrate the history of the township and its inhabitants, including our namesake John Insley Blair.